TCS sydney mini marathon Soon
A new chapter for the TCS Sydney Mini Marathon
We’ve got big news! With over 50,000 runners across our 3 events and growing, we’re evolving into a two-day marathon festival to provide the best possible race experience.
Now, we know the Harbour Bridge has been a highlight, but with our exciting growth and the need to move to Saturday racing, closing it two days in a row just isn’t possible. While we can’t deliver the bridge, we’ve got something just as iconic – for the first time since our Abbott World Marathon candidacy began, you’ll cross the finish line at the steps of the Sydney Opera House!
The new TCS Sydney Mini Marathon gives you:
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A stunning brand new CBD course that soaks up Sydney’s beauty
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A fast, fun, and accessible 5km course, perfect for first-timers, families, and kids.
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Crossing the same finish line as the world’s best and sharing the stage with marathon legends such as Eliud Kipchoge.
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More time to soak up the festival atmosphere, so make a weekend of it and enjoy the city.
Whether you’re chasing a PB or soaking in the sights, this is your chance to run Sydney like never before. Be part of history. Be part of Australia's biggest running festival.
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Pricing
**All prices are in Australian Dollars.
Late
$75
Or $95 for non-Australian / NZ
Online entry closes midnight 14 Sep 2024
Standard
$70
Or $90 for non-Australian / NZ
Up until 31 Aug 2024
Early bird
$60
Or $75 for non-Australian / NZ
Up until 31 Jul 2024
Adults
Late
$60
Or $75 for non-Australian / NZ
Online entry closes midnight 14 Sep 2024
Standard
$55
Or $70 for non-Australian / NZ
Up until 31 Aug 2024
Early bird
$45
Or $60 for non-Australian / NZ
Up until 31 Jul 2024
Children (2-17 years)
Late
$30
Online entry closes midnight 14 Sep 2024
Standard
$25
Up until 31 Aug 2024
Early bird
FREE
Up until 31 Jul 2024
Infants (under 2 years)
Getting to the start area
We are looking to improve everyone's start experience by introducing more signage, more facilities, and clear instructions on how to get to where they need to be on time.
All waves will be assembled from 6:30am into their respective start chutes, and all waves will start from 7:30am.
All runners have been assigned to the following chute entry points
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Elite/Preferred Start - Chute Entry Elite/Preferred
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Wave A - Chute Entry A
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Wave B - Chute Entry B
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Wave C - Chute Entry C
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Wave D - Chute Entry D
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Wave E - Chute Entry E
Race Bib Explanation
Your race bib shows your Wave Start, Chute Entry and your Bib Number.
In the illustration, this participant's bib indicates they will be Wave A ("A" indicating Wave A), and Chute Entry A (also indicated by letter "A"). Your bib number will be allocated to you at the point of bib collection at the TCS Sydney Marathon Running Show (which you can share with friends and family for tracking via the official TCS Sydney Marathon event app).
Where do I need to wear my bib on race day?
In order to ensure an accurate time, please make sure that your race number is:
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Clearly visible on the front of your torso at all times.
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Unaltered and unmodified (do not fold, wrinkle, or iron).
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Pinned in all four corners (do not pierce the timing chip).
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Not covered by a jacket, running belt, water bottle, or any other item.
Walk-Off and Recovery Village
Once Mini Marathon participants have finished, they will keep moving forward through a controlled exit route called the Walk-Off. Please avoid stopping and taking a photo immediately after the finish line as this causes crowd congestion
This is a 100-metre walk (approximately) after the finish line towards the kids pickup zone, where children will be able to meet family, friends and other runners after their race.
The walk continues to the recovery village where there will be the public catering and family zone, face painting, sausage sizzle and much more!
Our biggest tip for all participants is to keep moving forwards after the finish line. Keeping your body moving helps blow flow, and is the best recovery move participants can make after they cross the finish line.
U12, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94, 95-99, 100+
Age categories:
There are no age restrictions for the TCS Sydney Mini Marathon.
Age restrictions:
No scooters or handcylces/crank cycles are to be taken onto the course.
Rules:
Adult entry: $75 | Children (16 & under): $50
Your entry fee includes your race bib, timing tag and finishers medal.
Entry fee and inclusions:
There is no bag drop service available for the TCS Sydney Mini Marathon.
Baggage
You will need to collect in person at the TCS Sydney Marathon Running Show from 28-30 August at the ICC. Please note that you must collect the bib yourself and show ID that matches your registration. More information is available on the TCS Sydney Marathon Running Show event page.
All bibs will need to be collected at the TCS Sydney Marathon Running Show
The TCS Sydney Mini Marathon official results will be based on Gun Time. Participants will receive both Gun Time and Net Time on their finisher certificates.
All prams and wheelchairs must only be in the final start group of the TCS Sydney Mini Marathon (E Group).
Please see a copy of the 2025 TCS Sydney Mini Marathon Participant Agreement here.
Event Information
Course Information
Click here to view TCS Sydney Mini Marathon course map.
There are no drink stations on course for the TCS Sydney Mini Marathon.
There will be a drink station at the finish line.
Want to run in 2026? Join our ballot today!
In 2025, nearly 33,000 runners crossed the line and made history. In 2026, it’s your turn. The ballot opens 10:00 AM AEST, Wednesday 24 September and closes 11:59 PM AEDT, Friday 17 October. This is your shot to claim a place at one of the most spectacular marathons on the planet.
Relive all the 2025 action via our YouTube!
It was an incredible day for running in Sydney on Sunday, August 31 - and our content team captured it all! Relive all the best moments, lead-up content and our exclusive extended broadcast via our TCS Sydney Marathon YouTube channel, and make sure to subscribe for the latest video content from us!
2025 TCS Sydney Marathon Course Flyover
Check out in detail the 42.195km course that all the running world is talking about - from the start line at North Sydney, to crossing Harbour Bridge, and finishing at the Sydney Opera House. Enjoy an in-depth look at marathon day from a bird's-eye view of the course, powered by TCS.
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